- Home
- Cases
- Get Involved
- Community
- Tools
- Info
-
Account
- NOT A MEMBER
Become a Member! - LOGIN
- NOT A MEMBER
- Search Cases

Raymond Kendal
JURANITCH
97
47
73 inches
73 inches
209 lbs
209 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the vast and remote wilderness of northern Ontario, a man named Raymond Kendal Juranitch vanished without a trace, leaving behind a profound sense of loss and a mystery that has endured for decades. At 47 years of age, Raymond was last seen on October 8, 1975, in the area of the Ogoki Reservoir, a location situated approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Armstrong. An avid outdoorsman, he had ventured into the rugged landscape for a hunting and fishing trip, a solitary pursuit in the quiet beauty of the Canadian Shield. The last image of him is of a man alone in a 16-foot aluminum canoe, powered by a 9.8 horsepower outboard motor, navigating the expansive waters of the reservoir. Raymond was a man of heavy build, standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing over 200 pounds. He had partially gray, balding hair with sideburns, and a fair complexion. At the time of his disappearance, he was a seasoned individual, familiar with the outdoors, which made his sudden disappearance all the more perplexing to those who knew him. The details surrounding what he was wearing or any personal items he may have had with him at the time have not been widely publicized, leaving a void in the narrative of his last known hours. The serene backdrop of the Ogoki Reservoir, a place of natural beauty, became the setting for a lasting and sorrowful enigma. Following his failure to return, an extensive and thorough search of the vast and unforgiving terrain was launched in an effort to locate him. Search teams scoured the extensive shoreline of the reservoir and the surrounding dense forests, hoping to find any sign of Raymond or his canoe. Despite their exhaustive efforts, the search yielded no clues, and neither Raymond nor his watercraft were ever found. The case eventually grew cold, leaving his family and friends without answers. The official investigation into the disappearance of Raymond Kendal Juranitch remains open, a poignant reminder of a life interrupted and a family left to grapple with the ambiguity of their loss. The overview of the case is one of a man who ventured into the wilderness he presumably loved, only to be swallowed by its immense and untamed expanse, leaving behind only questions and the enduring pain of not knowing his fate.
Oct 08, 1975
Ogoki Resevoir
Ontario
Thunder Bay OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Ontario
1-877-934-6363
1-877-934-6363
Law Enforcement
RM05045889
Thunder Bay OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Grey
Blue
Blue
Build: Heavy; Complexion: Light/Fair; Hair details: Balding; Sideburns
No
Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.
Unlock forum access — $3.97/month